US President Donald Trump says Iran wants to make a deal to end the war, but he doesn't want to yet "because the terms are not good enough". The US embassy in Baghdad has warned its citizens in Iraq to leave "immediately" after a missile hit the building on Saturday; non-emergency US government employees have been told to leave Oman. Meanwhile, Trump has repeated a call for several countries to help secure the Strait of Hormuz. The UK says it is discussing a "range of options" to secure shipping in the region - here is how other countries have responded to Trump. China: A spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in Washington told CNN that China calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities.

Source: The Star March 15, 2026 06:06 UTC